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to contribute to food security and climate resilience. Millets are rich
in nutrients such as iron, calcium, and protein, and are also gluten-
free, making them a good option for people with celiac disease or
gluten intolerance. Overall, millets have a rich cultural and historical
background in India, and their revival is seen as a way to promote
sustainable agriculture, improve nutrition, and support the livelihoods
of smallholder farmers.

Scope of Millets in Hospitality Industry

1. Use of Millets in Restaurants:

Millet is a staple food that contains mainly protein, but is the most
underrated item on any restaurant menu. Although there were a few
restaurants in India earlier that emphasized millets on the menu, they
too did not last long. At the beginning of the year, the United Nations
officially declared 2018 as the International Year of the Millet to
spread awareness.

In an attempt to bring back the long-forgotten hero of the kitchen -
millet - Punjab Grill recently came up with its Millet Menu Festival.
The restaurant believes that millet is an underrated Indian superfood.
“The nutritional value of millet transforms meals into a healthy yet
delicious dish and adds a classic Indian touch,” said Vineet Manocha,

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